Well, I don’t see any life. What’s your favorite color? Add through window treatments, bed coverings, toss pillows, towels, art, etc Personally I like green so everything I bought would have strong forest green tones.

The wall color doesn't work with your bed and nightstands. I don't think you need an accent wall, the small windows are enough, so save yourself the trouble of wallpapering. But you should repaint. I would either use white or a color like blue or green, depending on what you like. Are you keeping the carpet? It also doesn't go with the bed. Here are some pictures of things others have done with somewhat similar furniture:

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Hard to know, given pictures…what do you think of centering the bed between the two large windows. Add a piece of furniture (dresser/console) under the three windows and two chairs by fireplace. If possible, the room will feel more balanced and cozy.

As to decor, California Coastal and Southern will feel different. Maybe search both to decide which you prefer and then note the decor ideas and window treatments, etc. I think if the room was painted white, you would have a softer/fresher backdrop more appropriate for either style.

California Coastal:

Southern:

Thank you all so much. I hate the grey carpet and walls are repose grey which I have never used in a home before. It was here so trying to work with it. I do like the pics posted and appreciate everyone’s comment!

I think it all read gray because you haven't introduced any other colors.

the wall color works with the carpet for a firm/neutral canvas. Choose the bedding you like and find some artwork for behind the bedside tables. Center everything in that center window.

drapery panels for the windows to soften everything.

as for wallpapper... I'd paper the wall where the TV is, if you feel you want some paper.

Move the TV to the wall between the outside corner windows, so you are looking at the TV AND the fireplace. a small sofa/or chairs for that solid wall, create a little seating area.

IMO that bookcasee thing looks like it belongs in a dollhouse . Get some seating in that space and a cabinet for the Tv to be anchored and store books . As for bedding I love paisleys when a bedroom is for both sexes , the print usually has some nice colors for accents and wall colo. The carpet looks like it has had better days can you remove it and do some nicer flooring> The lamps need to be taller and I always love drapes in a bedroom. This is my fave inspirtaion for a gray bedroom which BTW is a nioce color I think

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You aren't stuck with gray you hate.

A little effort on your part? Google some bedrooms you love. Start with a color you love! At least tell us what that might be: )

Love the one Kendrah first posted.

agree w/Patricia about that bookcase. And I just have to ask, who is watching the tv on that wall?? Does it articulate toward the bed?

what if you did something side to side for a more built in look?

kind of like this (but you have the window.

(and if you want a spot for tv, close off the window)

this is similar to your bed. have you considered doing some drapes of some sort? would soften thing up. I like this duvet/pillows, and consider a bench of some type at the foot.

rug is a nice addition too

what about this? bring in the taupe/griege tones to work w/the carpet and the bed color, try this type of batten accent design behind the bed. Simply White would be a nice white, don't forget the drapes. hang them like shown in the pic

You mentioned coastal. here's an example. battens behind the headboard wall.

You have a lot of gray. are you up for painting at all?

Or what if you did an accent wall behind the bed, adding some battens? like this

Doesn't have to be a dark color. could be this coastal seafoam.

Since you have a fan, go for some beaded pendants for lighting, or try a small sitting area on the other side.

I love this one

what about a natural boho type of look?

do the wall a taupe/griege color and bring in these warmer tones to go w/the bed color. hand some rattan pendants.

this is almost the same layout as yours. the art on the wall to the left, accent wall, a bench o some sort, plant, rug, drapes.

something light and airy,,,, bring in color w/the art

Or, bring in some blush/pink tones w/throws/pillows, and art

Thank you so very much! I do agree with comments ya about the fireplace bookshelf thing, it was here when I bought the house, love the idea about insert as this room gets cold. The tv does move out and turns but don’t need a tv here. It was also here.

I do like the first pic kendra posted. Is it best to paint walls agreeable beige or sea foam may be nice…do have to keep carpet. I can live with grey. I also like Maureen’s second pic. I also like Beth’s pics especially 1,2,4, the one with peach, and the last one.

Ideas for best place to shop for bedding, curtains, art?

Bedding: Garnet Hill, The Company Store, LL Bean, Wayfair, Home Goods, TJMaxx on a good day.

JCPenny has great prices on curtains.

I love to browse greatbigcanvas.com for art. Or Art.com.

Maybe you have some art shows or fairs in your neighborhood now that the weather is good.

I have several questions that may help us help you.

Is this your primary master bedroom or is this a guest space? Is it just you or you and a spouse? How does this room relate to the rest of the home? What are the colors that are in the rooms that connect with this room? What is the style of the furnishings and décor in the rest of the home?

What is your personality type - are you a minimalist or do you need lots of storage?

What is your age/stage in life?

What feelings do you want to feel when you are in these two rooms(bedroom and bath)? Sensuous, relaxing, energizing?

Where is your clothing stored?

What activities are done in this space beyond sleeping? Do you need that alcove to be a sitting area and tv viewing area, an office or a closet or some combination?

What colors do you love?

What colors do you really dislike?

Do you generally like smaller patterns or bold patterns, soft pastels, muted neutrals or bold colors?

Right now the room doesn't feel fully functional and has no color.

Fixing the function depends on how the space will be used.

Adding color is easy, but you should know what colors you want to add. The neutral walls and floor are simply a backdrop for furniture, art and décor. The gray palette is pretty easy to work with as most colors go well with gray.

There is nothing wrong with having warmer furniture tones. Your furniture is adding some warmth to the room and looks fine.

I like the quality I get when I buy from Cuddledown, JQueen, Vera Bradley and the quilted bedspreads I have gotten from Touch of Class. I try to only buy quilted coverlets or bedspreads as the stuffing in quilts without enough stitching tends to get balled up and not stay nice after washing. I also do not like duvet covers because they tend not to look as good unless you spend time fixing them every morning.

Anything with quilting similar to these examples tends to work better for me.

Once you find a few bed covers that you like we can help you pick coordinating art and décor to dress the rest of the room and coordinate the bathroom with the bedroom.

Showing you what I like or what my sister bought really isn't helpful if I don't have any clue what you like.

You could consider using a room divider toward the front of the alcove to hold your television and use the space behind it for clothing storage.

examples of how a bit of color can really change the whole feeling of a space

Sometimes adding texture even without much color can be beautiful

j queen quilt.

Garnet Hill and Pottery Barn for quilts

LL Bean 400 count premium percale for sheets.